cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/1397803

It had been in the works for a while, but now it has formally been adopted. From the article:

The regulation provides that by 2027 portable batteries incorporated into appliances should be removable and replaceable by the end-user, leaving sufficient time for operators to adapt the design of their products to this requirement.

  • @Akulagr
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    31 year ago

    Definitely a step towards the right direction.

    Can’t help but think that companies are going to find a way to turn this into profit…